为生 (wéi shēng) — to make a living
Définition
为生 (wéishēng) means 'to make a living' and appears in fixed patterns like 靠…为生, 以…为生. It's a written/literary phrase — in everyday speech, 谋生 or 过日子 is more natural.
verb
to make a living
Exemples
- 为生。Tā kào mài cài wéi shēng.He makes a living by selling vegetables.
- 为生。Hěn duō rén yǐ dǎ yú wéi shēng.Many people make a living by fishing.
- 为生。Tā yǐ xiě zuò hé fān yì wéi shēng.She makes a living by writing and translating.
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